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Synonyms & Similar Words
ruthless
merciless
heartless
conscienceless
unprincipled
dishonest
corrupt
deceitful
duplicitous
cunning
crafty
sly
treacherous
perfidious
disloyal
faithless
untrustworthy
unsavory
questionable
dubious
shady
crooked
bent
unscrutable
amoral
immoral
wicked
villainous
nefarious
iniquitous
depraved
debased
degenerate
notorious
infamous
disreputable
dishonorable
unrespectable
Meaning of Unscrupulous
having or showing no moral principles
Definitions
- Having or showing no moral principles, scruples, or qualms
- * Willing to do or say anything in order to achieve one's goals, without considering the consequences or the well-being of others
Etymology of Unscrupulous
The word "unscrupulous" originated in the mid-17th century from the prefix "un-" (meaning "not" or "opposite of") and the word "scrupulous" (meaning "having scruples" or "conscientious")
The word "scrupulous" itself comes from the Latin "scrupulus", meaning "a small stone" or "a pebble", which was used metaphorically to describe a small or trifling matter that causes unease or doubt
Example Uses
- The company's unscrupulous business practices led to its downfall
- * She was accused of being unscrupulous in her pursuit of power and wealth
- * The unscrupulous landlord took advantage of his tenants, raising their rent without making any improvements to the property